Chapter 161 Played Along

Hayley’s POV:

This afternoon, we received an invitation from the Kilmers. Their patriarch is celebrating his 60th birthday on the 18th of this month. The Kilmers have been our family’s close allies for years, and our

think families share a deep history. Since they’ve extended the invitation, we should attend. Who do you should go on my behalf?”

The brothers exchanged glances. Christopher spoke first. “Grandpa, I’ve been swamped with work lately. I’m afraid I can’t make time for this.”

Tanner quickly chimed in. “I’m tied up with Veloria Fashion Week. The new designs aren’t finished yet, and I need to oversee everything. I won’t be able to go either.

Henry added, “Grandpa, I have some urgent matters to handle as well.”

Finally, George turned to Benjamin and me. “Since the three of them are busy, Benjamin and Hayley, the two of you can represent me.”

I was about to say something, but Benjamin beat me to it. I’ll have Tyrone arrange our schedule. We’ll be

there on time.

Swallowing my words, I nodded. “Alright, George. I’ll go

had a close relationship. The

Kilmer, the elder, and Eric Kilmer,

George’s trusted deputies, and the

to take place aboard

arrived, a steady stream of elites was already making their way onto the ship.

cruise and returning to shore tomorrow morning. Later, if you need to rest, just ask a staff member for your

the lively scene around us, I simply replied,

out of the car, and Benjamin offered his arm

I hesitated.

on to me,” he

toward the cruise ship side by side. The proximity made Hera stir with excitement inside

a distance, Madeline waved enthusiastically at Benjamin. She quickly moved

her tone casual and entirely lacking the respect usually reserved for

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her forwardness but refrained from reprimanding her.

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